Grants
2026 – 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
Profile
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a prestigious Fulbright program designed to bring accomplished young and mid-career professionals from developing countries to the United States for ten months of non-degree graduate study and related professional experience. Established in 1978 to honour the legacy of Senator and Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, the program aims to foster leadership and collaboration in addressing global challenges.
The program is designed to meet the requirements of policymakers, planners, administrators, and managers in the government, public and private sectors, and non-governmental organizations, who have a public service commitment, demonstrated leadership potential, and commitment to their own country’s development.
To Apply
- Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey
- Please carefully review the Hubert H Humphrey Applicant Instructions before starting your online application.
- If employed, please upload the Employer’s Endorsement Form on the online application.
Note:
- In case of central or state government employees, the signed copy of employer’s endorsement form should be forwarded through the cadre controlling authority. In case of employed candidates, the employer’s comments in the employer’s endorsement form must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship. Please upload a scanned copy of the employer’s endorsement on your online application.
- Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- Applicants are advised to invite two referees through their online application portal and request them to submit their recommendations online as per the guidelines given in the applicant instructions. Referee(s) should complete confidential report of reference by the application deadline.
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